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LEARNING TO WALK in the Dark

JEREMIAH 20:7-13

WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Senior Pastor

Rev. Karen L. Lang

Executive Pastor

Rev. Thomas P. Markey

Associate Pastor of Youth and Families

Paige Fleming Liturgist

Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Michelle Louer

Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar

Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

Carol Choir

Patrick Pauloski

Director of Children’s and Youth Music; Director of Second Chamber Players

Danny Fisher

Carol Choir Accompanist

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

PROCESSION

Acolytes

Elsie Lewis

Tyler Gardner

Element Bearers

Abby Marshall

Leah Marshall

Ewer Bearer

Marshall Bryans

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 8 may remain with their families or depart for Children’s Choir. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a green nametag. Children’s Choir pickup will be on the first floor in room 112. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.

VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE

Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.

March 9, 2025

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

We Come Together as God’s People

Prelude Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 686

J.S. Bach (From deep affliction I cry out to you) (1685-1750) Dr. John Allegar, organ

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Choral Call to Worship O Große Lieb (from Johannes-Passion, BWV 245) J.S. Bach Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1685-1750)

O große Lieb, o Lieb ohn alle Maße, die dich gebracht auf diese Marterstraße! Ich lebte mit der Welt in Lust und Freuden, und du mußt Leiden.

Text: Johann Heermann (1585-1647)

* Call to Worship

O great love, o love without any limits, that has brought you onto this path of torment. I have lived with the world in pleasure and delight, while you must suffer.

One: Come, all that are weary, all that are carrying burdens so heavy:

All: Jesus will give us rest.

One: Come, take what Jesus has to offer: love, forgiveness, and grace:

All: Christ will give us peace.

One: Come, find rest, and learn from Jesus:

All: For our Savior will give us rest in our souls.

One: Come, let us worship our God!

All: Let us follow our Savior, who leads us into life.

* Prayer of Adoration

Rev. Karen L. Lang

Invitation to Confession

Kyrie

Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.

Kyrie (from Symphony, no. 9, II)

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956)

God, we have become too proficient in performance. We say the right words, but often leave our hearts behind.

Forgive us when our worship is predictable and safe.

Forgive us when religious pride obscures our vision of your grace.

We are before you just as we are. Show us your heart. Train us in humility. Walk with us.

And give us the courage to embrace this season of repentance and renewal. In the name of Jesus, we pray. (Silent Prayer)

Assurance of God’s Grace

* Passing the Peace of Christ

* Hymn #339

Be Thou My Vision SLANE

Children’s Choir Anthem I’m Just a Poor, Wayfarin’ Stranger Traditional Spiritual Carol Choir Feierabend & Bridges Patrick Pauloski, conductor; Danny Fisher, piano

I’m just a poor, wayfarin’ stranger, A-trav’lin’ through this world of woe; But there’s no sickness, toil, or danger in that bright world to which I go. I’m goin’ there to see my father, I’m goin’ there no more to roam; I’m just a-goin’ over Jordan; I’m just a-goin’ over home.

I know dark clouds will gather ‘round me; I know my way is rough and steep. But golden fields lie out before me, where all the saints their vigils keep. I’m goin’ there to see my mother, She said she’d see me when I come. I’m just a-goin’ over Jordan; I’m only goin’ over home.

The Word with Children

We Experience God’s Word

Prayer for Illumination Paige Fleming

First Scripture Lesson Matthew 11:25-30 (p. 887)

Anthem Daniel, Daniel Spiritual

Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor arr. Undine Smith Moore

Carol Baker and Patrick Pauloski, soloists (1904-1989)

Chorus:

Oh, the king cried, “Oh, Daniel, Daniel, oh! Daniel, Daniel, oh! That Hebrew Daniel, Servant of the Lord!”

Among the Hebrew nation, One Hebrew Daniel was found. They put him in the lion’s den. He stayed there all night long. Chorus

Now the king in his sleep was troubled, And early in the morning he rose, To find God sent his angels down, To lock the lion’s jaws! Chorus

Second Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 20:7-13 (p.

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Weary to the Bone

“If I say, ‘I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,’ then within me there is something like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.”

(Jeremiah 20:9)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

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Rev. Thomas P. Markey

Offertory In This Place Will Todd Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders (b. 1970)

In this place I have been made new; I have been gifted jewels beyond price. In this place greater dreams are given. I am made everlasting.

In this place I am light, In this place, in Your sight I am made everlasting.

In Your love, starting and ending; I will be carried softly to heaven. In Your love I am given beauty. I am made everlasting.

Text: Will Todd

You give the strength for me to hold, You are the hope that shines like gold. In this place I am new. In this place I am true.

I will fly with angels to this place And be made everlasting.

* Doxology OLD

* Prayer of Dedication We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #81 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days ST. FLAVIAN * Charge and Benediction

* Choral Benediction Amen, Amen Spiritual

Wir glauben all an einen Gott, BWV 680 J.S. Bach (We all believe in one God)

Postlude

THE POWER OF PRAYER

We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:

Bill Schaefer

Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:

Rev. Madison VanVeelen, Associate Pastor of Care MVanVeelen@SecondChurch.org

GIVING

Please join the Hunger Campaign which feeds our neighbors in need who are hungry for food, and for the support, prayers and encouragement we provide.

Proceeds from the Hunger Campaign support the food pantry, school initiatives, community meals and so many more activities and programs throughout the year.

To make a gift to the Hunger Campaign, visit SecondChurch.org/Give or scan this QR code.

Thank you for your love and care of those in need.

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